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Stellenbosch University
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On exchange in South Africa
The land of impressive nature, minerals and mines, Kruger National Park, 11 official languages, Nelson Mandela, the Big 5 and Boerewors!
Costs
- Living: ± 45% lower than in Belgium
- Rent: ± 42% lower than in Belgium
- More info here.
Did you know?
South Africa has three capitals: Pretoria is the executive capital; Cape Town the legislative capital and Bloemfontein the judicial capital.
University portrait
Stellenbosch University (SU) is home to an academic community of 29 000 students (including 4 000 foreign students from 100 countries) on five campuses. The historical oak-lined university town amongst the Boland Mountains in the winelands of the Western Cape creates a unique campus atmosphere. On the main campus, paved walkways wind between campus buildings – some dating from previous centuries; others just a few years old. Architecture from various eras attests to the sound academic foundation and establishment of an institution of excellence. This, together with the scenic beauty of the area; state-of-the-art, environmentally friendly facilities and technology, as well as visionary thinking about the creation of a sustainable 21st-century institution, makes for the unique character of Stellenbosch University.
General information
- Website University
- Conversion scale KU Leuven
- Master students can compose their own course package. They can choose to take up courses with an
equivalent content as at KU Leuven or they can choose to take complementary courses with a content that is not an offer at the KU Leuven. View courses previously taken by former students. - International students are required to pay a compulsory fee of around 500 euro
- Exchange students are expected to pay a non-refundable Exchange Administrative fee of around 500 euro (more information)
Apply for accommodation as soon as possible, as there is a big demand for on campus accommodation. The applications are on a first-come-first served basis. You can immediately apply for University accommodation. If a student number is required for the application, you can put “in progress”. If you have any housing related questions, please reach out to interhouse@sun.ac.za
Academic calendar
The academic year is divided in 2 semester with exams after each period and resits in July and November.
- Semester 1: February – June
- Semester 2: July – November
Courses applications
You will fill out your courses on the Proposed Learning Agreement. It is important to write the 8 digit code of a module as courses may have the same name but they are in different academic departments.
For general instructions on finding courses, please click here. This will direct you to, among others:
- SU’s online Calendar (for an overview of degree programmes and course lists by faculty)
- You will also find more information on how the course application process works.
- Note that you have to meet the pre-requisites (if relevant) for courses for which you wish to apply.
- the online yearbooks will have short course descriptions and pre-requisites you need for the module (if relevant)
Language & requirements
Language of instruction:
- English and African
One of the following tests to provide evidence of English language proficiency:
- TOEFL (paper based test): 550
- TOEFL (internet based test): 79
- IELTS: 6.5
Credit conversion:
- 1 local credit = 0,5 ECTS
Scholarships
- Mobility Funding Opportunities for Outgoing Students (travel grant to the South)
- Inspire
Former exchange students
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Contact
For specific questions about an exchange please contact the coordinator internationalisation of your study programme and/or the faculty coordinator internationalisation.
